Xfinity Birds of Prey Audi FIS Ski World Cup

Event Descriptions

Alpine
Alpine skiing, or downhill skiing, is the sport or recreation of sliding down snow-covered hills on skis with fixed-heel bindings. It is characterized by the requirement for mechanical assistance getting to the top of the hill, since the equipment does not allow efficient walking or hiking, unlike cross-country skis which use free-heel bindings. It is typically practiced at ski resorts which provide services such as ski lifts, artificial snow making and grooming, first aid, and restaurants. Back-country skiers use alpine skiing equipment to ski off the marked pistes, in some cases with the assistance of snowmobiles, helicopters or snowcats. Alpine skiing has been an event at the Winter Olympic Games since 1936 (except for the 1940 games). Learn more

Downhill
The most exciting event in alpine ski racing, Downhill racers attempt to be the fastest one down the mountain through a minimum number of control gates. Speeds in Downhill often exceed 80mph on major courses and require a hill with at least a 750 meter vertical drop. Learn more

Giant Slalom
Giant Slalom is the event characterized as being the discipline requiring the most technical skill as skiers race down the mountain through a faster and more open course than in Slalom, which requires the execution of many short, quick turns.
The number of gates in a Giant Slalom course is determined by the vertical drop of the hill. The event is staged in two runs, with the total time of each run added together to determine the final finish order. Learn more

Super G
A cross between Downhill and Giant Slalom, Super-G is a one-run event like Downhill, but with more frequent turns, a la Giant Slalom. Unlike Downhill, however, there are no prior training runs for Super-G, just a racer inspection on the morning of the race. Learn more

Village Activations

Birds of Prey Eighties Ski Welcome Party
Thursday, November 29
4-7PM | Beaver Creek Village
The 80s Ski Party is BACK! Don’t miss this righteous kick off to your BC World Cup weekend including live music, boss giveaways, bar specials and MORE!Welcome Party Details
Birds of Prey Way
Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1
12-6PM | Beaver Creek Village
Official Vendor Village of BC World Cup weekend including sponsor activation, daily giveaways, pumphouse bar, and MORE! Birds of Prey Way Details
Warren Miller’s Face of Winter
Friday, November 30
7:30PM | Vilar Performing Arts Center
Loving the unadulterated joys of winter is something we all have in common with the late, great Warren Miller—who helped create and capture the magic of skiing. This year, new and veteran athletes alike pay tribute to the man who started it all in Face of Winter, the 69th installment from Warren Miller Entertainment (WME), presented by Volkswagen.Warren Miller's Face of Winter

Beers of Prey
Saturday, December 1
2-6PM | Beaver Creek Village
Now in its third year, ‘Beers of Prey’ brings craft breweries to the heart of Beaver Creek for a sampling of limited edition, seasonal brews, not available anywhere else.Beers of Prey Tickets

Darius Rucker Concert
Saturday, December 1
8PM | Vilar Performing Arts Center
This is a one-of-a-kind concert, with all proceeds benefiting the Steadman Philippon Research Institute. For this event, Darius Rucker will sing Frank Sinatra songs alongside a 16-piece big band accompaniment for the first time ever in Colorado. Included with the purchase of your ticket is a distinct reception with exceptional food and beverages. Darius Rucker Tickets

Beaver Creek is the best place to celebrates Winter's Extraordinary Start when Birds Of Prey weekend returns Nov 29-Dec 2, 2018. Experience the season’s first turns, watch the Xfinity Birds of Prey Audi FIS Ski World Cup races, take in jaw-dropping ski footage with Warren Miller’s Face of Winter screenings, and quench your thirst with the Beers of Prey beer tasting in the heart of Beaver Creek Village. Winter has come to Beaver Creek, and the Extraordinary awaits.

Get the best rates by booking online or calling our team of vacation experts to book lodging and event tickets at (844) 383-3036.

Frequently Asked Questions

Parking & Transportation
Spectator parking is available in the resort parking lots at the base of Beaver Creek. Beginning on race days, regularly scheduled free shuttles will bring spectators to the Vilar Performing Arts Center and Birds of Prey Way expo area. Free race shuttles depart from the Covered Bridge, every 5-10 minutes throughout training and race days. Skis and snowboards are not permitted on the race shuttles.
From the race shuttle drop off location, there is a five-minute on-snow walk to Red Tail Stadium. Please allow one hour of travel time from the base of Beaver Creek Resort to Red Tail Stadium to avoid missing any of the action!
ADA access to the venue is available on request. Please contact Birds of Prey Registration at (970) 748-5901.

Spectator Access & Viewing
The Birds of Prey Racecourse has a mid-mountain finish and all race events are free and open to the public. Public concessions and restrooms are available. VIP accommodations may be purchased through a Community Hospitality Package sponsorship (limited availability), please call (970) 777-2015 for more information.

Skier/Snowboarder Access
Skiing to and from the race venue is snow dependent. Please check trail openings prior to leaving for the races.

Lost and Found
Lost and found is located at the Guest Services/First Aid Tent at the base of Red Tail Finish Stadium.